Zogby Poll of US Troops in Iraq (Edmundson)

Zogby International has just released a poll of US personnel stationed in Iraq.  "Staying the course" isn't the favorite option.  Sadly, almost 90% think the U.S. invaded Iraq to punish Saddam for his role in 9/11.  Commenting on the results, Nicholas Kristof, in "The Soldiers Speak, Will Pres. Bush Listen?" (New York Times Feb 28; registration required) suggests we take the troops' advice and set a one-year timetable for exit.  Kristof even recommends that the U.S. abandon the permanent bases we went over there to build.